Cardiovascular Disease in Women: From Pathophysiology to Novel and Emerging Risk Factors

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Australian women, as well as men, with clear disparities in treatment and outcomes between the sexes. Moreover, disease pathophysiology differs between the sexes, with women more likely to suffer from microvascular coronary disease, endothelial dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, as compared to men, who are more likely to experience macrovascular disease or heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Evidence suggests that both traditional and novel cardiovascular risk factors are often under-recognised and under-treated in women.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 5, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lucy Geraghty, Gemma A. Figtree, Aletta E. Schutte, Sanjay Patel, Mark Woodward, Clare Arnott Tags: Review Source Type: research